Ritual ImplementsChinese16th-11th century BCE
Pair of Coupled Miniature Jade Dagger-Axes
16th cent. BCE - 11th cent. BCE
Dimensions
6.6 x 4 x 0.3 cm (2 5/8 x 1 9/16 x 1/8 in.) unspecified: 14 g
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